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Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain

Hyde Park, London, England (Bayswater / Notting Hill / Lancaster Gate )
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Ranked #350 of 889 attractions in London
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Fountains
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

I walked around Regents Park looking at all of the sculptures and statutes, a great day out walking and sightseeing with friends.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

My best mates and I had a lovely walk through the park but initially found the directions to the "fountain" to be a bit confusing! When we reached it we were (to say the least) rather disappointed at its bleakness and lack of "fountain-ness"! Not a fitting tribute to the princess but none the less..a peaceful and reflective moment to... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Love the lines of this memorial fountain and the fact that it's accessible to everyone. Children love it.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013 via mobile

The memorial is a moving sculpture of water. It represents Diana's life of calmness, turbulence, and excitement. You can walk around the sculpture and rest on the edge. Although it was not as dramatic as i had expected, I did enjoy viewing it as we continued our stroll through the beautiful park.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

I really wanted to give this five stars. But alas, two stars it is. I thought the fountain would somehow embody the spirit of the great Princess of Wales, but the atmosphere seemed sadly sterile. Maybe it was the grey skies that London is famous for, but fountain it was, and fountain you'll get.

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Altea, Spain
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

This is one of the few London attractions I had never seen. Having now been there, I must say I was a little disappointed. I was expecting something a little more dramatic which was more in line with Diana's outgoing personality. It is located in the corner of Hyde Park which is near to the Albert Memorial and the Royal... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

I loved this just because it's Diana's fountain, beautiful and peaceful! No dogs allowed in this part of the park and no food or drink which is understandable, a must see!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

First, one reason to visit is because it's in Hyde Park, which is a beautiful park to visit. When I first got to the fountain, I was underwhelmed. But, as I walked around it and through it, the various sounds and movements of the water contributed to a layered visceral experience. The impact of the memorial is deceptive until you... More

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Dursley, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

Well worth seeing. Diana was a remarkable woman and full of life. This memorial fountain represents her to a T.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

This attraction can be regarded as folly rather much like the fairytale wedding foisted upon us by the media during the early 1980s. The reality is the concept by the artist could not be fulfilled as it lead potential accidents and health & safety led to redesign considerations. Where children were supposed to play in the water, you just now... More

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